Perquimans County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

Monthly report for August of 2026
*There were 8 days of Court for the month.
*We received 1938 total calls for service.
*25 Arrests were made.
*60 Incident Reports were taken.
*154 total papers were served.
*All deputies attended in-service training.

08/28/2026

School is back, and that means school zones are busy again!

Slow down, stay alert, and watch for students, buses, and pedestrians. Our deputies will be out in the community and in school zones helping keep our students safe.

Please obey the posted speed limits, put the phone down, and give yourself a little extra time when traveling through school zones.

Slow down. Stay alert. Help us keep our kids safe.

08/28/2026

We would like to thank the Albemarle Community Trust for awarding the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Division a $2,500 grant!

These funds will go toward educational and community outreach materials to help strengthen and expand our Community Policing Program and better serve the residents of Perquimans County.

We greatly appreciate their investment in our community and look forward to putting these funds to work!

The Perquimans County Sheriff's Office recently was presented with a $2,500 grant from the Albemarle Community Trust. The grant will be used to purchase educational materials for its Community Policing Division. From left are: Deputy Nathan Mckecuen, Sheriff Shelby White and Albemarle EMC General Manager Kevin Heath.
The Albemarle Community Trust is funded by Albemarle EMC members who voluntarily contribute through their power bills.

08/26/2026

7 DAYS OF SCHOOL SAFETY — DAY 2

Today’s focus is School Bus Safety.

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, slow down and stop.

Watch for children, give buses plenty of space, and stay alert in areas where buses are loading and unloading.

A few seconds of patience can help protect a child.

08/24/2026

7 DAYS OF SCHOOL SAFETY — DAY 1

School is back, and today we’re kicking off our 7 Days of School Safety initiative.

Each day, we’ll share a simple reminder to help keep our students, families, and community safe.

Today’s tip: Slow Down & Pay Attention.

Watch for children, stop for school buses, obey school-zone speed limits, and avoid distractions while driving.

A few extra seconds of patience can make a lifetime of difference.

08/24/2026

Back to school is here! Our SROs are ready for another great school year, keeping our schools safe while building positive relationships with students and staff. We’re proud to serve our schools and community. Have a safe and successful school year!

08/20/2026

Update regarding potential threat on local area schools

SBI Social Media Post Investigation UPDATE

(Chowan, Perquimans, Dare, Bertie, Gates Counties, NC) – On July 26, 2026, the NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) received information regarding a concerning social media post that referenced five area high schools in Chowan, Perquimans, Dare, Bertie, and Gates Counties. Local law enforcement immediately began investigating the matter and requested assistance from the SBI's Behavioral Threat Assessment (BeTA) unit. Joint efforts were made between all involved Sheriff’s Offices and the SBI BeTA Unit to ensure the concerning post was properly investigated, and all agencies were aware of the information. A thorough threat investigation was conducted, and no credible threat was found as it relates to the involved social media post.

If anyone has questions, please reach out to your local sheriff's office. Any additional information will be shared through the SBI's social media platforms.

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08/14/2026

Today, our deputies had the opportunity to spend some time with the residents at The Landings of Albemarle, hosting a fun afternoon of BINGO!

Building relationships and staying connected with the people we serve is an important part of our Community Policing Division. We’re grateful for the warm welcome, the smiles, and the chance to spend some time together!

08/12/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Concerning Recent Social Media Post

The Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a social media post that was originally posted on July 26, 2026, and has recently begun circulating again.

Our office was immediately notified of the post when it was initially posted, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was contacted the same day. We are working closely with the SBI, and other local law enforcement agencies to assess the information and ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.

We understand that information like this can cause concern for students, parents, and our community. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional information as it becomes available.

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